Description
Transform your holiday leftovers into a delightful treat with this Leftover Cranberry Sauce Cheese Danish recipe. Featuring flaky puff pastry, a creamy cheese filling, and vibrant cranberry sauce, these pastries are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dessert. With only 15 minutes of prep time and easy-to-follow instructions, you can whip up a batch that will impress family and friends alike. Whether enjoyed on a leisurely weekend morning or served at gatherings, these danishes are sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry dough
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup leftover cranberry sauce
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)
- 1/2 tbsp orange juice (for glaze)
- 1/2 tsp orange zest (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut puff pastry into 8 rectangles; score edges and poke centers with a fork.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Place on puff pastry rectangles.
- Top with cranberry sauce, avoiding edges.
- Brush edges with an egg wash made by mixing the egg with water.
- Bake for about 16 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 danish (65g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg